Earlier I bewailed the lack of repro Edwardian, 1910s, and 1920s stockings, or at least of the typical ones: lightweight, semi-opaque, seamed, in black and white and tan/brown. I did find some Sock Dreams stockings that seem to have the right weight and opacity. Of course there is no seaming at heel and back; but depending on the feel, the back ( Read more... )

I've been making steady progress on some things. Over the weekend I mostly finished up/made the 1910s corset, the 1910s brassiere, and the 1920s teddy.  I'm putting off some fiddly hand sewing on the corset and brassiere, but they're otherwise done; and the teddy is totally done.  The brassiere, unfortunately, can be added to the list of ( Read more... )

... I think I have a good robe de style pattern.

And I am going to do something ELSE for the rest of the day, like the 1910s corset and brassiere. Whew!

I mean, I'll try to post every day. ;)

Uh... what so far...

I'magonna finish rvqavalon's petticoat today, and pack it up and the green batiste to ship back tomorrow. (I'll also get the envelope chemise printed on wide paper while I'm out.) I also printed out some closeups of the beading patterns on the robe de style. So the plan for the weekend ( Read more... )

I spent a rather frustrating Wednesday evening. I did wear the stays around, which was good for them. But I broke the tape lace again. (This is developing into a very bad habit!) I scaled up and printed some patterns, which was good. I also estimated yardage for a few purchases. But I got myself worn out trying to decide how to make a period- ( Read more... )

Status, shall we?

1. 1940s playsuit

Done! Except for the hem in the skirt, and that I need my mother to mark for me. She hates marking my hems, so that might take a while ( Read more... )